"Something Funny by: Elizabeth Van Steenwyk


About the Author:

Elizabeth Van Steenwyk was born in 1928 and grew up in Illinois. She has written more than 40 books for young readers. A few of her books, such as The Best Horse, have been adapted for film and television. Not only is she a prolific writer, but she also teaches writing, encouraging her students to work hard and never give up.

Vocabulary:

Story Words

to apologize
to avoid
to communicate
to concentrate
to exit
to increase
to pretend
to recognize
disguise
lane
outline
tornado
boring
drenched
dull

Words Relating to Nervousness

to pace
to shiver
impatiently

Words Relating to Fear

to screech
monster
abandon
deserted
weird

Idioms

to pay attention
at least